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as in reaction
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
my response to my first boxing defeat was to train even harder
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as in reply
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
the real estate office's unhelpful response to my question about what houses in the area are renting for
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Recent Examples of response
By leveraging Artisan’s unique local business targeting, integrating data from Google Maps, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Google Reviews, SumUp receives 8–15 positive responses per week from previously unreachable local SMBs.
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Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Billboard has reached out to Weezer’s reps for more information, though no response was received at press time.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Sanchez-Roig said that, on average, a response time is less than a year.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
In fact, there were a number of indications that the flies, while largely driven by stereotypical responses to specific stimuli, weren't entirely slaves to instinct.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
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Dasha Shunina, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Billboard has reached out to Weezer’s reps for more information, though no response was received at press time.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025
Sanchez-Roig said that, on average, a response time is less than a year.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
In fact, there were a number of indications that the flies, while largely driven by stereotypical responses to specific stimuli, weren't entirely slaves to instinct.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for response
Noun
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Additionally, topical papain has been linked to serious allergic reactions, leading to FDA warnings.—
Sarah Anzlovar, MS,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Create a spreadsheet with columns for common questions, your best answers, and client reactions.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cancel reply 672 Wine Club Meet the Wine Club That Thinks Differently.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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One person might expect instant replies to emails, while another prefers deep focus time before responding.—
Dr. Jennifer Bryant,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the short answer either way was: Good God, yes!—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those answers will become more clear as the series progresses, teases Robbins.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Response.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/response. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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